Sport Psychology
About This Course
This module aims to examine the relationships between psychological states and physical performance in sport settings. Topics covered under this module include attributions, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy and self-confidence. Students will be acquainted with interventions for performance enhancement including techniques dealing with attentional and concentration problems, stress/arousal/anxiety, visualisation and imagery, goal setting and self-talk. Students will be introduced to concepts such as aggression, burnout, and injuries. Finally, students will examine the use of psychological concepts in health promotion to encourage participation in physical activity.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
(i) 3 GCE ‘O’ level with English language (grade 1-7), Science (grade 1-6) and 1 relevant subject (grade 1-6) with 3-yrs relevant working experience
(ii) NITEC (GPA 3.5 and above) with 2-yrs relevant working experience
(iii) Higher NITEC with 1-yr relevant working experience